Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNetley Abbey; precinct wall and moat

Netley Abbey; precinct wall and moat

England
List entry 1005536
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Netley Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in 1239 by Henry III in the parish of Netley, Hampshire. The abbey was dissolved during the Reformation in 1536 and its precinct wall and moat survive as archaeological remains defining the monastic enclosure. The precinct wall enclosed the functional and devotional spaces of the monastery, whilst the moat provided both practical water management and defensive demarcation of the sacred community's boundary. These earthwork and structural features date primarily to the medieval period and remain significant for understanding the spatial organisation and material culture of a substantial English Cistercian house.

Netley Abbey; precinct wall and moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005536. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Netley Abbey; precinct wall and moat?

Netley Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in 1239 by Henry III in the parish of Netley, Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005536.

Who is responsible for protecting Netley Abbey; precinct wall and moat?

Netley Abbey; precinct wall and moat is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005536.

What other scheduled monuments are near Netley Abbey; precinct wall and moat?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 660m south-west of Pitts Copse Farm (6.5 km), Bowl barrow 480m west of Glydia Farm (6.6 km), Bowl barrow 400m south of Stonyford Pond (6.9 km).

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